the National deficit has been drastically increased during Bush's term as president and it is not going to get any better with a costly war and reconstruction of Iraq yet to pay for. I am afraid that our children and grandchildren are going to be paying it off long after we are gone. If I am not mistaken under President Clinton's term the deficit was retired.(???)

I didn't say it was up to the president to insure our well being. What I am saying is that the policies of the president and his administration DO have a direct effect on our financial well being. His new overtime rules are an example.

BTW, I do agree that chipping does kick butt (especially fractionals)!

Cheers and nighty night!
Bill